MAZE LEARNING 1 MAZE LEARNING Ana Iqbal Mirajkar Bahria University BS-04 MAZE LEARNING 2 Abstract This experiment was conducted to uncover the underlying principles of transfer of training in maze learning. The aim was to see if transfer of training facilitated maze learning. It was assumed that practice of one maze would assist the chances of transfer in another and that participants who had prior knowledge of mazes would perform better. A sample of 56 students was chosen conveniently
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Both social learning and cognitive behavior plays an important role in psychology as a subject. There are clear differences and similarities between social learning and cognitive behavior. The social learning theory proposed by Akers‚ Albert bandura and other social psychologist has become perhaps the most influential theory of learning and development. While rooted in many of the basic concepts of traditional learning theory‚ Albert believed that direct reinforcement could not account for all types
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PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING Learning is a process that depends on experience and leads to long-term changes in behavior potential. Behavior potential designates the possible behavior of an individual‚ not actual behavior. The main assumption behind all learning psychology is that the effects of the environment‚ conditioning‚ reinforcement‚ etc. provide psychologists with the best information from which to understand human behavior. As opposed to short term changes in behavior potential (caused e.g.
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Learning Theories • The Technological Revolution • The Spectrum of Learning Theories • Behaviorism • Constructivism • Fitting the Other Theories into the Spectrum • Theory of Multiple Intelligence • Learning Theories and the Brain • Brain Structures • Implications for Learning Theory • Implications for Multimedia • References By Darren Forrester & Noel Jantzie Kilde: http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/%7Egnjantzi/learning_theories.htm This
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independent learning is? Independent learning is a learning method that can be used as a tool by students to help achieve their final goal. It is important for students to understand what independent learning is particularly when planning on pursuing higher education as they will be expected to use their own initiatives while learning a wide range of materials. However‚ while this essay is to argue the importance of independent learning‚ it is also important to note that working and sharing learning methods
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Reflective Learning By Helen Fidell 22 October 2013 What is Reflective Learning? There is no one definition of reflective learning as it is an idea based on looking further into a subject or matter in depth. Then analysing it and processing it to a different level. It is a learning skill that requires ongoing development through further education and into a career. Evelyn M Boyd and Ann W Fales state that reflective learning is the process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern
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cooperative learning Leon Kruset 1. Cooperative learning a. A description of cooperative learning. i. The idea of students working together in small groups‚ and by working together each student is able to bring each his or her own originality to the task; while also working with the teacher to keep the students on track. b. A brief history of CL. ii. “Prior to World War II‚ social theorists such as Allport‚ Watson‚ Shaw‚ and Mead began establishing cooperative
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list was a selection of tools to identify the learning styles of oneself as well as the students in the class. Why would this information be important or useful? How great would it be if you as the teacher had prior knowledge of how the individuals in your class can best absorb the information you wish to teach? You can design and develop your curriculum with the help of this useful information. According to the reading assignments entitled Learning Styles and Appendix A; Lesson Plan Terms‚ Definitions
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"Transformational Learning" Transformational learning is a philosophy of change. It identifies people why change is necessary‚ what benefits will be accrued by changing‚ how to change‚ and most importantly‚ how to incorporate and embrace change in education. The study of transformational learning emerged with the work of Jack Mezirow (1981‚ 1994‚ 1997). Transformational learning is defined as learning that induces more far-reaching change in the learner than other kinds of learning‚ especially learning
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Autonomous Learning Autonomous learning is one of the major roles in fostering learning. It makes learning in universities easier and student’s brain more flexible in creating a supportive learning environment. It helps students to have another source in learning besides teacher’s role as well as maintaining teacher-student relationship. Learners are various in capability and attention and arrive from different countries and environments‚ so the teachers have to broaden their understanding of the
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